Games Technologies for Learning The Games Technologies for Learning report explores the ways in which games technologies can be used to enhance teaching and learning, and provides advice for schools and colleges wishing to introduce...Author(s): No creator set

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The American Form of Government This ten minute video explains the various types of government based on the amount of government society tolerates. The video explains the major types of government and shows how the amount of freedom is based on the type of government. This is a good overview video for older students and clearly shows the difference between a democracy and a republic.Author(s): No creator set

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Sony Ericsson CEO talks Xperia Play Sony Ericsson's CEO tells Reuters about its long-awaited PlayStation smartphone which Verizon Wireless will sell in the United States.Author(s): No creator set

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Game On: battle for mobile supremacy Sony Ericsson launches the first PlayStation phone and Nokia provides more insight into the financial upside to its deal with Microsoft at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.Author(s): No creator set

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EU ministers discuss rescue fund European finance ministers are meeting in Brussels, where they're discussing how to strengthen the 440 billion euro rescue fund.Author(s): No creator set

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The Cherokee Nation The modern Cherokee Nation is enjoying a renaissance in language and culture. Living History Demonstrator Paula Nelson shares the resurgence.Author(s): No creator set

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3.2 Task 1: Arts Even if you feel confident using English in everyday situations, studying in English at higher education level might present extra challenges. This unit provides an opportunity for you to reflect on your English language skills through a series of academic exercises.Author(s): The Open University

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10.391J Sustainable Energy (MIT) The assessment of current and potential future energy systems is covered in this course and includes topics on resources, extraction, conversion, and end-use, with emphasis on meeting regional and global energy needs in the 21st century in a sustainable manner. Different renewable and conventional energy technologies will be presented and their attributes described within a framework that aids in evaluation and analysis of energy technology systems in the context of political, social, economic, Author(s): Drake, Elisabeth,Tester, Jefferson W.,Golay, Micha

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Fashion Accessories from Head to Toe The accessories that graced the ensembles of history are on display at the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums in "Fashion Accessories from Head to Toe." Curator Linda Baumgarten introduces the collection.Author(s): No creator set

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What's the Impact? Research and Tourism in Antarctica Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth and one of the most fragile ecosystems on the planet. Despite the presence of glaciers, sea ice, permafrost, limited sunlight and fiercely cold temperatures, Antarctica still contains an abundance of resources, both living and non-living. These resources attract the attention of an increasing number of researchers and tourists from all over the world. How does their presence affect this land and its resources? In this lesson students will: Explore theAuthor(s): No creator set

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Global Problems of Population Growth This survey course introduces students to the important and basic material on human fertility, population growth, the demographic transition and population policy. Topics include: the human and environmental dimensions of population pressure, demographic history, economic and cultural causes of demographic change, environmental carrying capacity and sustainability. Political, religious and ethical issues surrounding fertility are also addressed. The lectures and readings attempt to balance theorAuthor(s): No creator set

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The Psychology, Biology and Politics of Food This course encompasses the study of eating as it affects the health and well-being of every human. Topics include taste preferences, food aversions, the regulation of hunger and satiety, food as comfort and friendship, eating as social ritual, and social norms of blame for food problems. The politics of food discusses issues such as sustainable agriculture, organic farming, genetically modified foods, nutrition policy, and the influence of food and agriculture industries. Also examined are probAuthor(s): No creator set

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Primate Behavior This course explores the social lives of the nonhuman primates. It begins with an introduction to primate evolution and taxonomy and behavioral ecology. It further examines select groups of living primates through topics such as conservation, social behavior, cooperation/competition, reproduction, ethnoprimatology, and evolution of social organization.Author(s): No creator set

ePod 14 – Internship Interview – Deutsche Bank Continuing with our series of Internship Interviews, we interview Nick, who spent six-months at Deutsche Bank over the summer.Author(s): epod@imperial.ac.uk (Envision Podcasting Team at I

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Beyond Burma - Studying Buddhism and Buddhist Culture around the World In this lesson, students learn about the 2007 military violence against protesting monks in the devoutly Buddhist country of Myanmar. After investigating and “curating” an exhibit on the history, basic tenets, practices, and global influence of this ancient faith, students consider the implications of the military regime’s actions on Buddhist society in Myanmar.Author(s): No creator set

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Natural Inquirer Journals: Urban Forests What are urban forests? Urban forests are the trees and other plants that grow where people live, go to school, work, and play. Even if you live in a rural community, the trees in your yard, around buildings, and in parks are called urban forests. Calling them urban forests helps you to see that they are different from the kind of forests that grow in large undeveloped areas. Urban forests include trees in community parks and other public land, along streets, in neighborhoods, around businesses Author(s): No creator set

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Natural Inquirer Journals: Facts to the Future The articles in this Natural Inquirer include just a few of the renewable natural resources studied by USDA Forest Service scientists. By reading these articles, you will learn about the condition of the resources in the year 2000, and you will learn what might happen to them by the year 2040. In the year 2040, how old will you be? Do you think that the condition of the Nation's renewable natural resources will be important to our society in 2040? Why or why not? The articles in this journal wilAuthor(s): No creator set

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AP Environmental Science This course is assembled from UC-approved college preparatory courses and is designed to acquaint students with the physical, ecological, social, and political principles of environmental science. The scientific method is used to analyze and understand the inter-relationships between humans and the natural environment. The course shows how ecological realities and the material desires of humans often clash, leading to environmental degradation and pollution. The course covers: Earth's Systems, HAuthor(s): No creator set

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Environmental Science Welcome to the NROC Environmental Science course. This course is designed to acquaint you with the physical, ecological, social, and political principles of environmental science. The scientific method is used to analyze and understand the inter-relationships between humans and the natural environment. The course shows how ecological realities and the material desires of humans often clash, leading to environmental degradation and pollution. The course covers the following topics: Earth's SystemAuthor(s): Monterey Institute for Technology and Education an